Department: Production
Reports to: Academy of Music IATSE Union Steward and Director of Production
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, Inc. (POEA) is seeking a qualified individual for the unionized stagehand position of Head Electric at the Academy of Music. The individual in this position is a member of a close-knit team who support production activities at the Academy of Music.
Essential Functions
Reports to: Academy of Music IATSE Union Steward and Director of Production
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, Inc. (POEA) is seeking a qualified individual for the unionized stagehand position of Head Electric at the Academy of Music. The individual in this position is a member of a close-knit team who support production activities at the Academy of Music.
Essential Functions
- Assist with load-in, setup, rehearsal, performance, and load-out of presentations in the Academy of Music
- Supervise and lead the IATSE electrics crew during load-in, rehearsal, performance and load-out, as well as the setup, operation, run, maintenance, and repair of electrics equipment for presentations in the Academy of Music
- Demonstrable experience with Operation and programming of lighting equipment, reviewing, interpreting and executing theatrical lighting design paperwork
- Operate and maintain all in-house lighting, electrical and theatrical equipment in Academy of Music
- Help supervise extra IATSE employees for all calls in Academy of Music
- Ability and willingness to work across all departments during non-yellow card attractions
- Work within all theatrical disciplines and attend to wide range of duties as assigned
- Maintain and monitor appropriate materials, equipment, tools and supplies as required for production support
- Participate in long term project planning along with management; Develop specific goals necessary to maintain and improve the department’s capabilities
- Assist with ensuring that all tenant installations conform to applicable fire and safety regulations, especially the maintenance of fire lanes, and clear access to fire exits and emergency supplies
- Substantial experience with a variety of musical and staged attractions in one or more active, large scale metropolitan venues
- Significant experience working within a traditional theatrical electrics department including audio and video
- Proficiency in hanging and focusing of conventional lighting fixtures
- Significant knowledge of automated lighting and DMX signal flow
- Understanding, ability and willingness to troubleshoot lighting, audio and video issues
- Demonstrable experience with operations of theatrical spotlight equipment
- Working knowledge of video projection, computer networks and modern stage technology and procedures
- Working knowledge of theatrical rigging systems and knot tying techniques
- Position requires leadership skills and the ability to work as a member of a diverse team while supporting one another to accomplish common goals
- Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable interacting with all staff, management, artists, and the public in a professional manner
- Ability to anticipate potential problems and provide solutions
- Ability to attend to numerous projects concurrently; the ability to respond positively, effectively, and quickly to shifting priorities
- Affiliation with I.A.T.S.E. union, Local 8 is required after hiring
- Ability to assist in the movement and placement of theatrical objects, including prolonged durations of standing as well as pushing, pulling, and lifting items greater than 50lbs
- Position will require work at heights and on ladders & lifts
- Position will require work indoors, outdoors, and in intermittently noisy spaces
- Work schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.